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DSD Excellence Senior Manager

Bimbo Bakeries
$98,600 - $138,100
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Dallas
May 31, 2025
Have you ever enjoyed Arnold, Brownberry or Oroweat bread? A Thomas' English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee, Entenmann's or Marinela cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA! More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves. #LI-VB1 Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide! Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA: *Salary Range: $98,600 - $138,100* *Annual Bonus Eligibility* *Comprehensive Benefits Package* *Paid Time Off* *401k & Company Match* The DSD Excellence Tools and Execution Senior Manager will lead as the subject matter expert of DSDE (Direct Store Delivery Excellence) by providing guidance to leadership and coaching best practices utilizing our tools in the marketplace and within Bimbo Bakeries USA operations facilities. Responsibilities include influencing operational, sales, and technology teams to enable overall DKOR (DSDE Key Objectives and Results) achievement across the business unit . Key Job Responsibilities: Mindsets & Behaviors Embrace, embody, and lead DSDE best practices and act upon the vision and values of Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU). Exemplify the characteristics of BBU, DSDE, and its brands and extend those brand values through daily activities and leadership in the workplace. Foster an atmosphere of continuous improvement to include the development of self, teams, and work processes that result in constructive change. Engage and energize frontline sales leaders to be vision carriers every day. Embody the E5 behaviors as the cornerstone and guiding principles in their daily actions. Serve the frontline by adopting and incorporating the guiding principle of frontline obsession as a driving force behind all decisions. Develop and nurture a strong personal and professional reputation to build and maintain credibility and influence sales leaders. Roles & Responsibilities Support achievement of zero workplace injuries by following and coaching all BBU safety principles and beliefs within Grupo Bimbo (GB) safety platform. Passionate for DSD Excellence, who is a DSDE vision carrier creating additional vision carriers Become certified as a lead reviewer for DSDE transformation. Transfer strategy and organizational decisions to the frontline that disseminates knowledge into action and measurable results. Provide support without removing accountability by ensuring the execution of the DSDE Playbook. Coach all sales technology and tools for growth, as the subject matter expert. Selling & Operational Capabilities Champion World-Class standards for sales centers, markets, and brands. Ensure all the BBU Way's standards are being met through coaching on the processes and tool utilization. Coach to deliver sales center DKORs (product accountability, scan-based trading, accounts receivable, payment due, etc.) Key stakeholder in future development and funnel of feedback, for continuous improvement Merchandising Best Practices Lead consistent execution of DSDE World-Class principles in the market and in sales centers, always operating as a brand steward. Coach DSDE in market standards both at the shelf and display to ensure adherence to brand and store guidelines. Additional duties as assigned. Key Behavioral Competencies: Ability to establish project objectives, checkpoints, and timelines to meet tasks and expectations. Ability to reinforce programs and initiatives. Ability to exchange complex information effectively to reach alignment in ambiguous or difficult situations. Ability to engage and inspire frontline sales leaders to pursue the BBU vision for growth. Ability to energize a culture around operational capabilities to achieve BBU's objectives. Ability to influence and develop others through coaching. Education and Work History: Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or a related field is preferred.A combination of education, training, and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted. *The ideal candidate will possess:* 3-5 years of related experience in professional sales positions. DSD experience is a plus. At least 3 years of experience leading and influencing others. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Windows applications. Require excellent presentation and written/oral communication skills, as well as the ability to effectively negotiate and influence others. Strong computer application, business communication, organization, and multi-tasking skills including email, training, and online conferencing tools. Must have strong operational acumen. Ability to lead strategically with a process-driven mindset. Proficient in BBU systems such as AS400, ION, and Margin Miner preferred. Knowledge of Independent Business Partner (IBP) contract and sales processes. Maintenance of valid driver's license and safe driving record. Travel is required, 80%. The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job. Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. >